UK girl's name
Iza
A Turkish feminine name meaning "blessing" or "joy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Iza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Iza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 14 births.
This profile covers 76 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 79% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 76 living people in the UK are called Iza. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Iza ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 14 girls were registered as Iza.
- • About 76 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2023
14 births
Estimated living
76
2026
Meaning
What does Iza mean?
The name Iza is believed to have its roots in several cultures and languages, including Polish, Spanish, and Arabic. It is a diminutive form of the name Isabelle or Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God."
In Polish, Iza is a shortened version of the name Izabela, which is the Polish form of Isabella. The name gained popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages, particularly among the nobility and upper classes.
In Spanish, Iza is a variant of the name Isabel, which has its origins in the Arabic name Isabīl or Isabīla. The Arabic name is thought to be derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, as mentioned earlier.
While the name Iza does not have a direct historical reference in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its derivatives, such as Isabella and Elizabeth, have been widely used throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Iza can be found in the Polish literature of the 16th century. The name appears in various works of that time, including poems and plays.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Iza or its variations. One such person was Iza Krzyzanowska (1826-1899), a Polish writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
Another prominent figure was Iza Dudzińska (1833-1894), a Polish actress and theater manager who played a significant role in the development of Polish theater in the 19th century.
In the realm of music, Iza Zielińska (1910-1991) was a renowned Polish singer and actress who performed in numerous operettas and films during her career.
Iza Romanowska (1922-1993) was a Polish actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows, both in Poland and internationally.
Lastly, Iza Calzado (born 1982) is a Filipino actress and model who has gained popularity for her roles in various television series and movies.
While these are just a few examples, the name Iza and its variations have been used by numerous individuals throughout history, reflecting its cultural significance and enduring appeal across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Iza over time
The chart below shows babies named Iza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Iza, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iza was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2557 | 41 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4840 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4353 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Iza
- Isabella 58,822
- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Iza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Iza in the UK right now?
In 2024, Iza was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Iza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 14 babies registered as Iza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Iza?
A Turkish feminine name meaning "blessing" or "joy".
How many people are called Iza in the UK?
A total of 76 babies have been registered as Iza across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.